A passion is described as a powerful or compelling emotion. Do you have passion? Are you really passionate enough to leave everything that is familiar to you to chase your dream? Your native country? Your culture? Your family? The love of your life? One Brazilian cowboy left all those behind to pursue his dreams, and […]
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Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses
Nearly 70% of an animal’s immune cells live in the gut. It is no wonder why when the horse’s gastrointestinal tract is compromised, equine health is as well. Let’s dig a bit deeper into one problem that causes a chain reaction of bad events in horses: Leaky Gut Syndrome. What is Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS)? […]
Part Three: Hillary Irwin, Yogi Successfully Compete at Thoroughbred Makeover
With a sense of pride and accomplishment, professional horse trainer and rider Hillary Irwin recently competed in her second Thoroughbred Makeover as part of the Retired Racehorse Project. She and her 4-year-old bay gelding, affectionately known around the stable as “Yogi” traveled from their home in Ocala, Fla., to Lexington, Ky., the first full week […]
Behind the Ribbons with Laura Kraut
Passion, Perseverance Leads Equestrian to Olympic Gold Passion. Perseverance and the pursuit to accomplish her goals have led one American equestrian to the international spotlight. Although many young girls have a love for horses and dream of riding them in competition, Laura Kraut was able to pursue her dreams and now she rides and competes […]